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60 top baby names for siblings

They're so good!

Join Motherly for our fall Postpartum Wellness Workshop!

You're invited for a morning of conversation & community-building with other new moms.

Adrian On Postpartum Anxiety and PTSD as a Military Wife

"The pain was like no other and my husband was missing everything, including my new mommy emotions."

7 tips for breastfeeding on a plane

Feeding baby on a flight is possible, mama.

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy? Here’s what to know

Chiropractors locate areas of dysfunction in the spine and nervous system, and by addressing those areas, allow the body to heal.

To the mama going back to school

It's okay to be a mother and a student. It's okay to have playtime and homework time. It's okay to feed babies and read books. It's okay to work hard at being a mother and work hard at being in school.

10 back to school bedtime tips to help your child (and you) fall back into a rhythm

No matter how much we (or our kids) resist it—the first day of school always comes.

My daughter was stillborn and life will never be the same

I still can't comprehend our grief. We were told losing our baby to a "cord accident" was rare. It was like a car crash; no one could predict when or why or how or the impact. It just…happened. But it still doesn't make it fair. It doesn't lessen the shock. It doesn't bring our daughter back.

Target’s matching family PJs are perfect for Halloween 🎃

These matching looks are as sweet as the candy in your trick-or-treater's bag.

‘Bachelor’ star Jade Roper’s postpartum bump photo is beautiful and honest

Baby bumps don't disappear instantly when the baby is born.

Dear friends: I promise I’ll be back, but right now I have little ones to take care of

With two, my hands, my heart, my head all are full.

15 helpful foodies every mama should follow on Instagram

We've got the answer to the most asked question: Mom, what's for dinner?

It’s science: Breast milk can provide surprising health benefits for life, mama

Scientists now believe that maternal exposure to pathogens prior to pregnancy can influence infant health and permanently alter offspring immunity by programming their immune system.

Valerie Jarrett’s powerful advice for working mothers: Stop pretending

Jarrett says having her daughter was a wakeup call, and that looking down at Laura made her realize she was not satisfied professionally. She wanted something more and wanted an environment where she could thrive—without having to act like motherhood was some secret mission.

How Clea and Joanna of ‘The Home Edit’ organize things + their time as working parents

They recommend tackling play spaces when the kids are sleeping or at school. That way you can toss anything they don't use, need or like (and they won't miss it if they don't know it's gone.

What went viral this week: A hero flight attendant + a child’s heartbeat

There have been a lot of heavy headlines to digest this week, but there are also good people doing great things in this world, everyday.

Introducing: The Esse Pregnancy Support Pillow—for every stage and need of pregnancy & postpartum

50 ridiculous things I never thought I’d say as a mom

2. "Yes I can wipe your butt for you."

This is what motherhood looks like when nobody is watching

Spoiler alert: It's amazing.

What I learned from the stranger who made fun of my child

I knew bullies would be something my children may encounter eventually, but I never expected them to target a baby.